When is best time to buy a rental property in Houston?
Most people feel like that ship has already sailed as houses are far more expensive than before. Are you thinking it's too late to pursue buying a property?
Looking back thirty years, you might wish that you have purchased properties then. The timing of the market is not the deciding factor. Your defined set of goals is, so you can … [Continue reading...] about When is the Best Time to Buy a Property in Houston?

At the end of the day, landlords rent out their properties and tediously work on managing them because their end goal is to have additional financial freedom and wealth that they can pass on to their children. Many also view their real estate businesses as a way to secure a comfortable retirement.
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Reasons people own real estate in Houston
Learning the value of real estate will open a lot of doors. Purchasing a property then leveraging it out to someone else and having them pay off the rest of the loan, and doing it over and over again is a great way to make a living.
There is also a huge number of ways to own real estate, giving you a flexible approach for every different scenario. … [Continue reading...] about Why Do People Even Own Houston Real Estate

Not understanding the local market.
Some investors do not understand the local market. They do not understand what rents go for, or what properties sell for. Sometimes, they take what property sellers say as gospel without doing test and measure. They do not do their due diligence and homework. They buy properties because they get emotionally involved in the deal, and they do not run their … [Continue reading...] about 7 Common Mistakes Investors Make in Houston

3 things that you can do avoid trashed or damaged properties upon the end of tenancy.
When a tenant trashes the property, it normally goes back to the owner of the property or the management company who did the leasing. In order to avoid problems that may arise in the future, here are some of the things to consider:
Set proper expectations
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Steve Rozenberg of Empire Industries shares a list of things that keep landlords up at night.
As an investor himself, Steve knows there are things that used to always scare him and he would always be petrified when his phone rings.
It would depend on your business model
It means how you run your business. Are you a reactive person or a proactive person? If you're telling yourself that you … [Continue reading...] about Things that Keep Landlords Up at Night

Everyone always thinks about the tactical things you need to do like:
knowing the laws
knowing how to lease the property
what the property looks like
However, what I'm going to talk about more is what you have to do mentally to become a more successful investor.
Be consistent
You need to be consistent with your tenants as well as the vendors that you work with. Keep your responses … [Continue reading...] about Top Things to Make You a Successful Landlord

Top five things most Houston landlords don't know about
Being a landlord is a serious business.
It is utterly important to know the laws and rules in place in your area to avoid any problems. Look up the fair housing laws in your areas to make sure you are doing the right thing.
Landlords overlook the difference between service animals and therapy animals.
From the law's perspective, … [Continue reading...] about Top 5 Things Houston Landlords Do Not Know

How do you deal with lawsuit-happy tenants?
No one wants to have one. Unfortunately, the reality is reality you’ll most likely be involved in some form of lawsuit or litigation at some point in your investing career.
When you are involved in a lawsuit, being professional and don't take the bait when they try to make you say something that can give them the advantage. During that legal process, … [Continue reading...] about How to Deal with Lawsuit-Happy Tenants